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Places to Buy Artistic Souvenirs Around Gianyar

Souvenirs make great gifts for families and friends back home. But in some places, souvenir prices are ridiculously high. We list a few places around Gianyar where you can get more for less – don’t let high prices prevent you from buying gifts! Sukawati Art Market In places like Kuta and Legian, shopkeepers have to pay ridiculously high rent, which ...

December 13, 2019 Activities, Culture, Tips, Travel

5 Awesome Little-Known Facts About Elephants

You know the elephant as the largest, most lovable land mammal that ever walked the plains of Africa. But how much do you know about them? 5 awesome facts about the Elephantidae, the modern elephant family 1. Asian and African elephants are very distant cousins How can you tell whether an elephant is an Asian elephant or an African elephant? ...

December 6, 2019 Activities, Animals, Nature, Tips, Travel

Desa Penglipuran: The World’s Most Neat Traditional Village

Authenticity is an ancient value kept alive by the people of Bali. The populace has a reputation in the world for paying special attention to preserving traditional philosophies and ways of life in the face of modernization and global tourism. Desa adat (cultural villages) are distinct villages, characterized by houses that strictly adhere to traditional architecture, and the inhabitants usually ...

November 29, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Bali Style, Nature, Travel

Mepantigan: A Balinese Martial Art

Mepantigan, meaning “to throw” in Balinese, is a unique form of martial arts in which the main objective is not self-defense, but rather to act as a medium to educate people about nature, empathy, and discipline. It takes place in muddy rice fields that sprawl across the Ubud agricultural landscape. Sometimes the tradition is carried out on a soft sandy ...

November 22, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Bali Style, Nature, Travel

Annual Festival of Traditional Kites Bali

Bali is one of those places that will have you immersed in its arts and culture as soon as you arrive on the island. In fact, you are immediately greeted by the iconic Balinese gates when you arrive at the airport, along with traditional music playing in the background. One art form in particular that will surely amaze you is ...

October 11, 2019 Activities, Bali Culture, Travel

Top 5 Pre-Wedding Photo Locations in Bali

Bali has always been one of the top destinations for prewedding photos. It’s no surprise, as the island is blessed with an abundance of beautiful landscapes to use as backdrops for your photos. In this article, we’ll be going over some of the best prewedding photo locations in Bali. Lake Tamblingan Located in the Buleleng Regency, Lake Tamblingan is known ...

October 4, 2019 Activities, Tips, Travel

What you need to know about the Campuhan ridge walk

One of the many things that make Ubud such an enchanting place to visit is its relatively close proximity to nature. Aside from being the cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is also home to some of the best walking trails that offer serene views and an atmosphere to help you relax during your visit to Bali. When talking about hiking ...

August 30, 2019 Activities, Nature